At the recent Global Trend Micro AI Hackathon held in Japan, two teams representing the Philippines secured a spot in the top five out of 1,348 finalists. The fourth place and his fifth place highlighted the country’s pursuit of strengthening its cybersecurity industry.
“They truly embody Trend Micro’s motto of ‘Designed to do good,’ and are leveraging their skills and expertise to position the Philippines as a leading player in AI-powered cybersecurity. As well as providing their knowledge and expertise to continually improve our security solutions, Trend Micro is a Research Manager for Threat and Data Science and a PH Lead for the AI Hackathon. Manuel Gutbanton said:
The Philippine delegation was comprised of engineers from various backgrounds from across the country. Among the awardees were alumni from universities such as PUP Manila, Saint Louis University, and Divine World College in Legazpi.
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Trend Micro has launched a global AI hackathon to deepen understanding and expertise in AI technology. As a leading player in AI and machine learning for cybersecurity, the company aimed to foster creativity among its employees and drive innovation in the use of AI technology.
“The AI Hackathon is just the beginning of many more initiatives for Trend Micro Philippines to further lead in the integration of AI technology in cybersecurity,” said Poy Jimenez, Marketing Manager, Digital Technologies, Trend Micro Philippines. Masu. “The AI Hackathon is one of many exciting initiatives Trend Micro is undertaking to continuously engage and upskill our workforce, with a focus on honing and developing the skills, talents and interests of our workforce. It’s just one thing.”